Danny O’Connor: Awakened Dreams — Live Painting & Q&A at Nobu Hotel: See British contemporary artist Danny O’Connor paint live, join an intimate Q&A and explore Awakened Dreams at Nobu Hotel London Portman Squ
Join British contemporary artist Danny O’Connor for an intimate live painting experience, artist Q&A and a private view of his solo exhibition, Awakened Dreams.
Presented by Eclectic Gallery in collaboration with Nobu Hotel London Portman Square, the evening will take place on Thursday 13 August 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, inside The White Box, Nobu’s dedicated exhibition space in the heart of Marylebone.
Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink on arrival, with light bites served throughout the evening.
With capacity limited to only 50 guests, this is a rare opportunity to meet the artist, hear directly about his creative practice and watch him create a new work in real time.
What Your Ticket Includes
- Entry to the private view of Awakened Dreams
- A complimentary welcome drink on arrival
- Light bites served throughout the evening
- An intimate Q&A with Danny O’Connor
- A live painting demonstration
- The opportunity to meet the artist and the Eclectic Gallery team
- Time to view and discuss the exhibited works
Why This Evening Is Different
Seeing a finished artwork reveals only the final result. Live painting offers a rare opportunity to witness the decisions behind it: the first mark, changes in composition and the gradual development of colour, texture and movement.
During the Q&A, Danny will discuss his creative journey, artistic influences, collaborations, future projects and the ideas behind his distinctive visual language.
Following the conversation, he will bring that process to life in front of the audience through a live painting demonstration, offering guests a unique insight into the way his work develops from the initial gesture to the finished composition.
About Danny O’Connor
Danny O’Connor is a British contemporary artist known for his hyper-stylised paintings, which bring together portraiture, abstract texture, vivid detail and expressive mark-making.
His practice draws inspiration from graffiti, German Expressionism, street culture and the layered complexity of human identity.
Danny’s portfolio includes high-profile collaborations and bespoke commissions for Hard Rock Hotel, Ellesse, Everton FC, Dirty Martini Cocktail Bars, Yum Cha restaurants, New York Times bestselling authors Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher, and V Starr Interiors, founded by Venus Williams.
Who Is the Event For?
This evening is suitable for:
- Contemporary art lovers and collectors
- Creative professionals and students
- Interior designers and cultural-industry professionals
- Visitors looking for a distinctive evening in London
- Anyone curious about how an artist develops a painting
- Guests interested in meeting an artist and discovering the ideas behind the work
No specialist knowledge of contemporary art is required, and guests attending alone are very welcome.
Venue
Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
22 Portman Square
London W1H 7BG
The White Box is Nobu Hotel London Portman Square’s dedicated exhibition and pop-up space, positioned at the front of the hotel in Marylebone.
Its intimate and distinctive setting provides the perfect environment in which to experience Danny O’Connor’s work, meet the artist and watch a new painting take shape.
Ticket Information
Your ticket includes:
- Admission to the private view
- The artist Q&A
- The live painting demonstration
- A complimentary welcome drink on arrival
- Light bites served throughout the evening
- The opportunity to meet Danny O’Connor and the Eclectic Gallery team
Please arrive from 6:00 pm to enjoy the full programme.
Book Your Place
Capacity is limited to only 50 guests.
Reserve your ticket to join Danny O’Connor at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square for an intimate evening of contemporary art, conversation and live painting on Thursday 13 August 2026.
